Highland: McManus on goal trail for champs Cove Rangers

Cove Rangers veteran hitman Paul McManus thinks he can still be as prolific as ever this season.

Despite the campaign barely having begun, McManus has already netted six times and the 35-year-old striker was the star at the Balmoral Stadium on Wednesday, despite Cove’s Irn-Bru Cup exit to League One side Montrose on penalties.

Of his scoring form, McManus said: “I think that’s six so far for the start of the season, and I’m delighted with that.

“But I’m not getting carried away. I’ll always get goals in this team playing with Mitch (Megginson) up front.

“As long as I keep myself fit I don’t see why not.

“I’ve been prolific over my career in the lower leagues and obviously I’ve came up to the Highland League for a wee bit of a change in scenery, but I still feel I’ve got that bit about me.

“I can still put the ball in the net, that’s all that matters, so let’s hope that continues.”

The Highland League champions have had a hectic start to the season and face Huntly at Christie Park tomorrow.

McManus added: “We’ll try to get the boys to recover as there’s a lot of them struggling with injuries. It’s just about getting them ready for tomorrow and pushing on again .

“It’s going to be another tough game, every game in the Highland League is. Every team is competitive.

“We just need to concentrate on ourselves and make sure we get another three points.”